NCDIT earned the National Procurement Institute's excellence award for outstanding IT procurement practices, marking its commitment to innovation and efficiency.

Carrboro is set to host a series of Fall Arts Festivals, highlighting music, poetry, and cultural diversity, including the Fiestas en la Calle, Carrboro Music Festival, and the West End Poetry Festival.

Raleigh's annual Back to School Giveaway at Sanderford Road Park offers free resources, including school supplies and haircuts, to help students prepare for the school year.

The Haunted Trolley Tour in downtown Raleigh offers a spooky historical experience, suitable for ages six and up. Book in advance for tours in October.

Raleigh Parks offers a tumbling class for kids aged 4-5, teaching basic skills and promoting physical and social development. Classes run every Wednesday in September, costing $40.

Raleigh introduces a parent-toddler yoga series at Hill Street Park, focusing on fun activities and physical fitness for children aged 3-5, starting September 6.

Non-profit Dementia Capable Cares is hosting free educational sessions on dementia support at the Five Points for Active Adults in Raleigh, on Aug. 18 and Sept. 23.

Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey urges awareness for child safety as North Carolina students return to school, highlighting the importance of bus safety due to high bus traffic and recent fatalities.

Wake County opens applications for its Career in a Year Fire Academy, offering paid training and certifications for aspiring firefighters, with an application deadline of August 29.

Raleigh officials remind residents to keep water meters and fire hydrants free of obstruction for safety and utility access, enforcing a three-foot clearance rule with a potential $500 fine for non-compliance.

Chatham County, NC, received two grants for trail development under the Great Trails State Program to improve the Haw River State Trail and study a potential Deep River State Trail.

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein approved a stopgap "mini budget" including $600 million for Medicaid, which still falls $319 million short of the needed amount, risking service and provider rate cuts.

Durham is collaborating with Community Solutions and their Built for Zero initiative to develop a strategic plan to end homelessness, engaging local stakeholders in a comprehensive, data-driven effort.